Lewisham’s Blackheath Halls in finals for Muddy Awards 2025

Blackheath Halls in Lewisham is in the running along with four other venues to win the award in the Event Venue category at this year's Muddy Awards.

Spanning over 21 different categories from Art, Culture and Theatre to Florists and Farm Shops, the list brings together 5 businesses in each category, all in the running to be named winner, with the Regional Finals to take place on April 15.

Blackheath Halls in Lewisham is in the running along with four other venues to win the award in the Event Venue category at this year's Muddy Awards. (Image: Roswitha Chesher)

Blackheath Halls is in the running to be named winner alongside other venues including Brockwell Community Greenhouse and Christ Church Spitalfields.

This Grade II-listed building has been a part of Blackheath Village for 130 years since it first opened in 1895, and was funded by William Webster, who also played a major role in The Great Exhibition in Crystal Palace.

Known as one of London’s oldest purpose-built performance venues, the building features a striking Victorian design and has hosted famous performers like Sir Edward Elgar and Dame Clara Butt.

This Grade II-listed building has been a part of Blackheath Village for 130 years since it first opened in 1895. (Image: Roswitha Chesher)

One of the hall’s most distinctive features is its historic pipe organ housed in The Great Hall, which is still used for many concerts today.

The building has been an integral part of the local Blackheath community for many years, since it was saved by a local campaign back in the 80s after the building had fallen into a state of disrepair.

The building has been an integral part of the local Blackheath community for many years, since it was saved by a local campaign back in the 80s. (Image: Blackheath Halls) Today the venue hosts a wide range of local events, from community events to comedy, gigs and music events in genres from jazz to classical music, and also houses a café space which is used by the local community.

In 2003, Blackheath Halls formed a partnership with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance – known to be one of the UK’s top musical institutions.

Today the venue hosts a wide range of local events, from community events to comedy, gigs and music events. (Image: Blackheath Halls) In response to their nomination, director Gemma Okell of Blackheath Halls said: "Being named a finalist for Best Event Venue in the Muddy Stilettos Awards is an incredible honour.

"Our mission has always been to create a welcoming space for everyone who walks through our doors and to offer performances to suit all ages and tastes.

"As a venue that prides itself on being at the heart of our community, there's something truly special about being nominated by the very people we serve."